Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew has urged Ghanaians to remain patient as the national team begins a new era under head coach Carlos Queiroz.
Speaking at a pre-match press conference in Cardiff ahead of a friendly match against Wales, Jordan Ayew acknowledged Ghana’s difficult run before Queiroz’s appointment, which included four consecutive defeats, but insisted some performances were better than the results suggested.
“We know we’ve lost four games, but we need to look at the performances. Some we didn’t perform well, some we did well. I always remember the Germany game as an encouraging performance,” he said.
The Leicester City forward also cited the heavy defeat to Austria, arguing that the scoreline did not accurately reflect the game.
“For me, Austria was not a 5-1 game, but sometimes that’s football,” he added.
Ayew praised Queiroz’s impact since taking charge, describing the Portuguese coach as an experienced manager who is already making a difference within the squad.
“The FA has gone in another direction and brought in a wonderful manager with a lot of experience. He’s helping us, and we’re seeing the difference,” he said.
The Black Stars captain stressed that the team is focused on the future rather than past disappointments. Ayew also appealed to supporters to back both the players and the new technical team as they work to rebuild confidence and momentum.
“I know Ghana, and sometimes we take things a bit too personally, but we need to be patient, relaxed, and positive about the squad, the team, and the manager as well.”
He added that the players are determined to deliver strong performances, starting with their upcoming friendly against Wales on June 2, as they continue preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
